Save Ilocos Sur Alliance (SISA) founding president Nestor Segismundo and co-organizer Araial Ilustre cited SISAs alleged affiliation with former President Estradas Partido ng Masang Pilipino as reason for their resignation.
"I cant with a clear conscience now claim and tell our people that we, as a group are not receiving financial support from Erap when you as chairman is continuously meeting with the Erap group that everytime there is an activity of SISA, there is a meeting between you and that group (Eraps)," Segismundo said in his resignation letter to SISA chairman Estelita Cordero.
Segismundos claim virtually confirmed former Ilocos Sur Gov. Luis "Chavit" Singons earlier accusation that SISA is being bankrolled by the former president.
The group had filed graft charges against Singson at the Ombudsman most of which were dismissed.
"Ive been telling that all along. Now the cat is out of the bag," Singson said yesterday.
"SISA is fronting for Erap and their objective is to destroy my credibility as main witness in Eraps plunder case at the Sandiganbayan," Singson said. Teddy Molina